I travelled to Borth recently so see what Inspired Morrissey to write the song "Everyday is like Sunday" Ive transferred some of his lyric's into images and captured what I saw of the seaside town they forgot to close down.
Film's not dead.......
A big over the pond thank you to Ray at Physical Grain for featuring a recent image and story of mine. I really admire the quality of Rays work and the great film related site he's put together. Check out his site and see some great imaging and stories from other photographers around then world . Film's not dead.....
Stylish, modern and Georgian
The Chapel House Hotel is impressive stylish and modern boutique hotel located in central Penzance. Formerly the Penzance Arts Club, this beautiful Georgian building was recently resorted and modernised. It has eight spacious individually designed bedrooms all with furniture built and designed by Ben Williams, one of Cornwall's finest furniture makers.
period looking
There are some subject matters that deserve a real period look to them. The Jubilee Pool in Penzance is a classic example of that. The pool has been shot numerous times over the years but I don't think the current highly polished photoshopped images really represent the pool in its true light. With that in mind, I shot the pool on 35mm film. What film gives me that digital doesn't is a much more textured organic feel with the added benefit of grain. Period looking.....
- Location: Penzance, Cornwall, UK
- Camera: Olympus Trip
- Lens: Zuiko 2.8/40
- Film: Fuji C200
- Scanner: Frontier
todays find.....
Another quick trip to the car boot this morning and Im back with these. A Halina 35X and a roll of undeveloped Perutz Peruchrome . I have no idea the camera had a roll inside and only discovered that when I opened it up. Opps... I know nothing of Perutz films other than its Germen made and Im no sure when it might of expired. So, Im off to get it developed and see what subject matter was shot all those years ago.
Blackpool. A love that's lost....
Once known as the most popular seaside resort in Europe, Blackpool's slowly loosing its attraction. 30 years on I revisited it and photographed what I saw and remembered about the place. This time I saw things from a different angle. Still widely interesting though.
M6 "man fizz"
I said goodbye to some loyal friends last week only to be replaced by a new one. I refer to my new second hand Leica M6 TTL. It was only a question of time before I bought myself a real quality 35mm film camera and for me, Leica had to be the only choice. Ive been using a host of average 35mm units for the last few years with good results but now with the arrival of my M6 its time to step up the game.
Well, it arrived this morning and all I can say was that it was a "man fizz" moment. Blokes know what I mean. Even opening the box does it for me. I already have a Q and a X2 but there's something very different and special about the M6. Clearly its a film unit but just picking it up says it all. Its solid, well build and very very evocative.
In addition to my M6 I grabbed myself a Leica Cooph rope strap The strap is a collaboration between Leica and Cooph. Two quality products now unite. Finally. A big thanks you to Ben over at the Leica store in Manchester for sorting all of this out. Cheers Ben....
I met a man called Pedro
Nice guy. We chatted for a while. He spent 12 years living in Spain, fell in Love with a jewish girl for a year then moved to Blackpool where I met him. He told me a few stories and I enjoyed our chat. Darts is his given game. Thanks Pedro.....
something so simple
There are times when a subject matter is so simple that it can deliver decent image. Here's a few examples of what I mean.
goodbye my loyal friends
Its time to say goodbye to a number of loyal friends. Goodbye Nikon and the excellent glass we've used together over the years. You've provided me with some reasonable images and have never failed when called on you to deliver what Ive asked for.
I made the choice to shoot Nikon all those years ago as they provided me with what I believed was the best choice for my budget and represented good value for the money. My D800 went everywhere with me. Always by my side. My favourite lens had to be the Nikkor's 85mm. Sharp as a pin. One of Nikons sharpest ever lenses and a killer choice for anyones arsenal. I'll miss you
Whats next then? We'll, it will be back to film. Im shooting more and more on 35mm these days so the choice is simple. A Leica M6. She'll sit nicely along side my other Leica's.
Believe in film. Its the future.....
Im no landscape photographer
I find landscape photography a little less challenging than the other stuff I shoot but there are times when the light grabs me and I end up with a pretty ok image or two. Here's a few examples of what I refer to. No filters or Photoshop. Just how it should be...
Newlyns forgotten music and verse....
Entry was not forced and the contents are as I found them. Respect for a former place of worship was shown